we need to keep knifes off our planes. this is a slippery slope. very simple at aviation security to say no naives. not so simple for transportation security officers who oppose this so say some knifes okay, some not okay. this doesn t streamline security, it introduces risk into security system, and it s not necessary. calling on the public to stand with us. this is an issue that matters to everyone. no knifes on planes.com to sign the white house petition and we really encourage the public to stand with us. john sullivan, many thanks, we appreciate the conversation this morning. thank you very much. thank you for having me. you re welcome. talkback question for you today. what kind of spiritual leader will draw people back to organized religion? facebook.com/carolcnn or tweet me @carolcnn. [ male announcer ] if she keeps serving up sneezes.
oritos loco taco is no joke. it sold 1 million taco cheese tacos per day. clearly we want to eat what we want when we want it and we have an obesity problem in the country. the talkback question. is mississippi s anti bloomberg bill a good idea? facebook.com/carolcnn. or tweet me @carolcnn. [ male announcer ] this is joe woods first day of work.
during the height of the crisis. talk about biting the hand that feeds you. this is really clearly it. greenberg, though, he s going at this alone. the company says no, we are not backing your effort because then you ve got aig s current chief, he s been very outspoken about the fact that company has paid the government back in full plus almost $23 billion profit on top. his thinking it would be a pr nightmare for the company to turn around and sue for money. carol? alison kosik, reporting live from the new york stock exchange. still ahead, our talk back question today, is mississippi s anti-bloomberg bill a good idea? facebook.com/carolcnn or tweet me @carolcnn. .
all right. our talk back question today, will the obama charm offensive work? president obama is pouring on the charm with congressional republicans trying to improve relations after those forced spending cuts went into effect, but some aren t buying it. one congressman even introduced a bill banning the president from using federal funds to pay for his golf games until the white house tours resume for tourists. one-time republican new york mayor michael bloomberg says quality time on the golf course and at dinner could actually soothe tensions in washington. i find it fascinating people criticize him for taking people to dinner. he should be doing that every night. they criticized him from going and playing golf with people he s got to deal with. he should be doing that every weekend. you always can work better with
any of the occupants of the vehicle. he does not have the same last name as any of them. the state patrolman told me that he does not have any relationship to them. they are still trying to determine how they came to be in mr. stevenson s vehicle. they are not quite sure of that yet, carroll. that s going to be something everyone is going to want to know. brian todd reporting live from warren, ohio, this morning. our talk back question today, will the obama charm offensive work? your responses and our panel discussion coming up next. this engine s got some juice. how far do you want to take it? up to you. chevy cruze s six-speed transmission allows for lower shift points, offering an e.p.a.-estimated 36 mpg highway. okay, then. [ laughs ] what a test-drive. yeah. it s really more of a road trip at this point. yeah. [ male announcer ] chevy. mpg ingenuity. now get this great sign & drive lease on a 2013 chevy cruze ls for around $199 a month.